Slavery & Islam by Jonathan A.C. Brown

Slavery & Islam by Jonathan A.C. Brown is a work that belongs at the heart of any serious Islamic bookshelf. It is a study of how Islam viewed slavery in theory and in practice, addressing one of the most sensitive questions in Islamic ethics with scholarly care.

Written in an accessible and thoughtful style, the book guides the reader through its subject step by step, connecting the classical foundations of the topic with the questions that readers bring to it today. Rather than offering only a surface summary, it invites careful reflection on the ideas, values and historical background that shape the subject, and on why those questions continue to matter for Muslims and for all readers interested in Islam.

What readers will explore:

• What the Qur'an and hadith say about slavery
• Slavery in Muslim history and practice
• Ethics, emancipation and reform
• Scholarly debate on a difficult subject
• Questions this history raises for readers today

Who should read this book: Readers who want an honest, scholarly treatment of Islam and slavery.

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